This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Neck, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 11g 16s 28c. In Classic Era it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 11g 16s 28c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 11g 16s 28c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 11g 16s 28c. In MoP Classic it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 11g 16s 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 48s 34c |
| WoW Forever | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 16s 28c |
| Classic Era | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 16s 28c |
| The Burning Crusade | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 16s 28c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 16s 28c |
| MoP Classic | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 16s 28c |
1 quest lists Charm of the Shifting Sands among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Charm of the Shifting Sands carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 5 items nearest to Charm of the Shifting Sands (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot, from item level 19 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm of the Shifting Sands (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Talisman of True Treasure Tracking | 29 | 5 gold on 63 realms | ||
 Necklace of the Deep | 31 | 26 | +5 Agility, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Jewelcrafting | 248 gold on 49 realms |
 Jade Dagger Pendant | 34 | 28 | +4 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | 100 gold on 46 realms |
 Wodin's Lucky Necklace | 35 | 30 | +4 Agility, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Haste | 7 gold on 54 realms |
 Basalt Necklace | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina | 2 gold on 50 realms |
Wodin's Lucky Necklace has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Basalt Necklace at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Charm of the Shifting Sands among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot: Deep Amber Pendant (item level 48), Azsunite Pendant (item level 48), Queen's Opal Pendant (item level 48), Shadowghast Necklace (item level 175) and Nocturnal Charm (item level 197).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Charm of the Shifting Sands uses icon file 133341, which 31 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Choker of the Shifting Sands ID 21505 · Armor · item level 29Pendant of the Shifting Sands ID 21506 · Armor · item level 29Amulet of the Shifting Sands ID 21507 · Armor · item level 29Necklace of the Juggernaut ID 29386 · Armor · item level 32Choker of Animalistic Fury ID 30059 · Armor · item level 32Brooch of Nature's Mercy ID 33281 · Armor · item level 32Dragon Prow Amulet ID 37290 · Armor · item level 35Shadowseeker's Pendant ID 43282 · Armor · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 21504 (21499 to 21509) were usually added in the same batch as Charm of the Shifting Sands: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Vestments of the Shifting Sands ID 21499 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Belt of the Inquisition ID 21500 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Toughened Silithid Hide Gloves ID 21501 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Sand Reaver Wristguards ID 21502 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Belt of the Sand Reaver ID 21503 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Choker of the Shifting Sands ID 21505 · Armor · item level 29Pendant of the Shifting Sands ID 21506 · Armor · item level 29Amulet of the Shifting Sands ID 21507 · Armor · item level 29Mark of Cenarius ID 21508 · Quest
Ahn'Qiraj War Effort Supplies ID 21509 · Miscellaneous · item level 5The raw ItemSparse values for item 21504 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Charm of the Shifting Sands is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Charm of the Shifting Sands next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Charm of the Shifting Sands
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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